Does pain less delivery have any complications?

Does pain less delivery have any complications?

Epidural anesthesia is over all safe. It is a approved method accredited by reputed obstetrics and gynecologists. However the common side effects include failure of the procedure to give pain relief, low blood pressure and headache. Your anesthetist shall be able to provide more information and advice about the complications and risks before deciding on epidural. Epidural is recommended for patients:

Who have a long , complicated and painful labour

Who are trying for a vaginal birth post a caesarean delivery

Who have preexisting medical conditions like hypertension, heart disease.